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The document argues that financial service providers (FSPs) often avoid agricultural investments in developing countries due to perceived risks. It examines 12 Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and finds that while they provide high coverage for legal compliance, labor rights, and basic environmental conservation, they lack sufficient criteria regarding economic viability, transparency, and climate adaptation. The brief recommends that VSS incorporate more business-oriented criteria and that FSPs use these standards for ESG due diligence and structuring financial products to increase funding for sustainable farming.

An investigation by Mighty Earth, Repórter Brasil, and Ecostorm found that Tesco's UK meat products are linked to illegal deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. The report traces soy from the Santa Ana farm in Mato Grosso, which used illegal fires to clear 400 hectares of forest in 2022, through Cargill's logistics network to UK suppliers Avara and Pilgrim's UK. The authors argue that Cargill's monitoring systems are flawed, allowing 'grain laundering' where illegal soy is mixed with legal crops. Despite public pledges to be deforestation-free by 2025, Tesco continues to source heavily from Cargill, which has a 2030 target. The report also criticizes proposed UK due diligence legislation for failing to cover 'legal' deforestation, potentially making the UK a leakage market for soy that does not meet EU standards.

The document examines the implications of India's discovery of 5.9 million tons of lithium in Jammu and Kashmir, arguing that while it could bolster India's energy independence and EV goals, it risks exacerbating internal communal tensions and international conflict with Pakistan. It highlights environmental threats to the Chenab River watershed and suggests that the U.S. should promote global mining governance, technological alternatives like sodium-ion batteries, and demand-reduction policies to mitigate these risks.

The document evaluates Nigeria's climate adaptation landscape, contrasting high-level national policy frameworks with iterative, indigenous practices at the local level. While Nigeria has established ambitious frameworks like the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), implementation is hindered by a 'top-down approach' that excludes local stakeholders, alongside gaps in finance, technology, and capacity. Case studies in Ogun, Lagos, and Anambra states demonstrate that local communities are already implementing Nature-based Solutions (NbSs) and traditional adaptation methods—such as biogas production from cassava waste and the use of bitter leaf juice in aquaculture—that align with national goals despite a lack of formal policy awareness. The authors argue that integrating these locally-led initiatives into national frameworks is essential to prevent climate impacts from increasing GDP losses from 5% to 30% by 2050.

The report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the implementation of Brazil's Forest Code (Law no. 12,651/2012), focusing on the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) and the Environmental Compliance Program (PRA). While registration in the CAR is largely consolidated, the analysis of this data remains a critical bottleneck, with only 2% of national registrations fully analyzed. The document identifies significant disparities between states, noting that a few, such as Acre, Mato Grosso, and Pará, have completed all implementation stages, while others like Pernambuco, Piauí, and Roraima have stagnated. Key challenges include institutional gaps, lack of technical resources for forest restoration, and the illegal use of CAR for land grabbing on public lands. To address these, the authors recommend a national implementation plan, strengthening the SICAR IT infrastructure, adopting dynamic analysis tools, and aligning the Forest Code with rural credit incentives and anti-deforestation policies.

The document outlines a Readiness support project for Angola, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). It aims to address gaps in data, technical capacity, and strategic frameworks that hinder Angola's access to climate finance. The project focuses on two high-emission sectors: sustainable transport, with an emphasis on e-mobility, and AFOLU, using a nexus approach. Key deliverables include a national climate finance strategy, a national e-mobility strategy, a Green Growth Potential Assessment, and the development of two bankable project concept notes for GCF submission. The project also includes regional and global knowledge exchange to share best practices in e-mobility.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists various resources for forest monitoring and accountability. It highlights Global Forest Watch's suite of tools (Forest Watcher, GFW Pro, Radar, and MapBuilder) for tracking forest change and deforestation. It also identifies transparency and rights-based initiatives such as Trase, Supply Change, Mapeo, and the Land Rights Standard. Additionally, the document lists collaborative platforms and coalitions, including the Accountability Framework Initiative, the Tropical Forest Alliance, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, and the NGO Forest Coalition, to support the implementation of forest commitments and sustainable development.

The toolkit lists various resources for forest monitoring and accountability. It highlights Global Forest Watch's suite of tools, including Forest Watcher and MapBuilder, and data-driven transparency initiatives like Trase and Supply Change. It also identifies frameworks for land rights and coalitions such as the Accountability Framework Initiative and the Tropical Forest Alliance aimed at eliminating deforestation from supply chains.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists various guidance documents, data tools, and networks aimed at integrating deforestation risk into financial decision-making. It highlights frameworks like the TCFD and TNFD, data tools such as TRASE and Forest IQ, and investor initiatives like Climate Action 100+ and the Finance Sector Deforestation Action (FSDA) initiative to support the transition toward deforestation-free financial portfolios.

The Stakeholder Toolkit is a directory of resources for the financial sector to address deforestation and climate risks. It highlights disclosure frameworks like the TCFD and TNFD, data tools such as TRASE and Forest IQ, and investor networks like Ceres and Climate Action 100+. The guide focuses on enabling financial institutions to identify carbon asset concentrations, develop deforestation-free portfolios, and align with net-zero goals by 2025.

The toolkit compiles various resources for the financial sector to address deforestation and climate change. It highlights reporting frameworks like the TCFD and TNFD, data tools such as TRASE and Forest 500, and investor-led initiatives like Climate Action 100+ and the Financial Sector Deforestation Action (FSDA) to help institutions achieve deforestation-free portfolios and align with sustainability goals.

The Stakeholder Toolkit, updated in March 2023 by the Forest Declaration Assessment, provides a curated directory of resources, reports, and organizations designed to assist national and local governments in improving forest governance and sustainability.

The Stakeholder Toolkit (March 2023) is a guide providing a curated list of resources, reports, and organizations designed to support national and local governments in improving forest governance, sustainability, and the protection of tropical forests.

The Stakeholder Toolkit is a directory of resources for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPs and LCs). It categorizes tools into training for international climate conferences (such as COP27), data-sharing and monitoring software (like Forest Watcher and Mapeo), and guides for companies and subnational governments to respect land and forest tenure rights. It also lists key global alliances and organizations, such as the Rights and Resources Initiative and the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, that support the rights of forest communities and the protection of nature.

The Stakeholder Toolkit serves as a directory of frameworks and coalitions designed to guide private companies and government agencies toward deforestation-free supply chains and sustainable infrastructure. It categorizes resources into three primary sectors: agricultural supply chains (focusing on commodities like palm oil, soy, beef, and cocoa), mining (including large-scale and artisanal operations), and infrastructure development. The toolkit highlights specific standards such as the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining and the SuRe Standard for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, as well as global coalitions like the Tropical Forest Alliance and the We Mean Business Coalition, to support the transition to a net-zero economy and the protection of biodiversity.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists a variety of frameworks and organizations designed to align industrial activities with forest conservation and climate goals. It categorizes resources for agricultural supply chains (focusing on commodities like palm oil, soy, beef, and paper), mining (including large-scale and artisanal standards), and infrastructure development. Key resources include the Accountability Framework Initiative, World Bank's Forest-Smart Mining guides, and the ICMM Mining Principles, which align mining operations with the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists various frameworks and organizations designed to help industries reduce their impact on forests. For agriculture, it highlights the Accountability Framework Initiative and Commodity Roadmaps for palm oil, soy, beef, and paper. In mining, it references World Bank guidance on nature-based solutions and the ICMM Mining Principles. For infrastructure, it points to the SuRe standard and the Infrastructure and Nature Coalition. The toolkit serves as a directory of resources to align corporate and government operations with forest conservation and climate goals.

The Stakeholder Toolkit lists various guidelines and initiatives for reducing the environmental impact of industrial activities. It categorizes resources for agricultural supply chains (e.g., Commodity Roadmaps), mining (e.g., ICMM Mining Principles), and infrastructure (e.g., SuRe standard), while identifying key coalitions like the Forest-Positive Coalition of Action and the We Mean Business Coalition that drive systemic transitions toward net-zero and deforestation-free supply chains.

The Stakeholder Toolkit serves as a directory of guidance materials and institutional networks for government entities. It categorizes resources into general forest governance tools, specific reports on jurisdictional sustainability and REDD+ strategies, and a list of international forums and programs such as the Global Environmental Facility and the Governor’s Climate and Forest Task Force. The toolkit distinguishes between resources tailored for national governments and those designed for local-level officials and subnational entities.

The document argues that employee savings in France, totaling 158 billion euros, are often invested in climate-harmful activities without the knowledge of savers. It proposes 14 specific measures to remedy this, including a mandatory 'tricolore' indicator for controversial activities, the requirement for ISIN codes for FCPE funds, and fiscal incentives for responsible savings plans. It also suggests restricting asset managers' access to the employee savings market unless they adhere to strict climate policies, particularly regarding the phase-out of fossil fuel investments.